The Bachelor Recap: Fantasy Suites and Kacie B’s Swiss Diss

Welcome back, Bachelor lovers! We're Alyssa and Allison, unabashed Bachelor fans and your trusty rose recappers. This week, Ben and his final three ladies traveled to Switzerland for their overnight dates. Typically, "fantasy suite week" is exciting, but unfortunately, this episode was about as dull and predictable as Ben's vocabulary. We amused ourselves by devising a drinking game: Take a drink every time Ben says "incredible." But be careful, he said it at least 10 times last night. Come on producers, get this guy a thesaurus! Let's dig into the dates (and the "surprise" appearance).

Nikki:

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They kicked off their date with a (shocker!) helicopter ride. Besides the absolutely gorgeous scenery, the day portion of the date was pretty uneventful. Later, the duo dined in a log cabin and talked about their future children (Ben wants four; Nikki wants two). Then came the fantasy suite card, and Nikki accepted without hesitation. But even after they got into a steamy hot tub, their conversation still seemed like a stilted job interview. We just don’t see the chemistry.

Lindzi:

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The next Swiss Miss up for Ben’s one-on-one attention (and a jaunt in the fantasy suite) was Lindzi, who joined Ben in repelling down a 300-foot gorge minutes into their date (cue “taking the plunge” metaphor). Once the lovebirds touch down, there’s some smooching and (another) soak in the hot tub. While we like Lindzi, we can’t help but watch her scenes half-heartedly. While Ben touts how “incredible” she is (he even dropped the L word in a post-date interview), we all have an inkling as to how this season will turn out. “I would want to see this end with a proposal at the end,” the newly vulnerable contestant divulges to the cameras. Oh it will Lindzi. Just not for you.

Courtney:

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Last but certainly not least (especially in her own book) was Courtney, the meanie model determined to make Ben her beau. The duo opted for a low-key picnic date complete with a picturesque Swiss town and a kiss in the cheese aisle of the market. Bachelor Ben sheepishly confronted Courtney about her behavior with the other ladies and the model shed a few remorseful (and slightly forced?) tears. Still, we have to say the jokes on Ben with this one–he’s witnessed Courtney’s behavior for himself and has had numerous Bachelor babes tell him to keep his distance. He seems destined to follow the likes of Jake and Brad into solo post-Bachelor life.

Surprise! Kacie:

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It has become Bachelor tradition for a booted contestant to resurface before the finale to either throw a tantrum or impart wisdom. This time, it was Kacie’s turn. She knocked on Ben’s door and they both seemed genuinely flustered. “I’m a hot mess,” she told Ben. Maybe, but she looked great! She came back because she wanted an explanation for why he dumped her, which is legitimate, since Ben offered no insight before depositing her into the reject limo last week. He answered honestly that he felt their backgrounds and families were worlds apart and that he just didn’t see her in the end. After taking this gracefully, Kacie again warned him about Courtney and how she will likely break his heart. At this point, Ben seemed angry and couldn’t get Kacie out the door fast enough and off she went. We sort of hope this is setting up Kacie as a future Bachelorette. We’re rooting for you, Kacie!

Only Courtney and Lindzi remain. Who do you think will be walking down the aisle with Ben?